Mariia Berdnyk FM

Mariia Berdnyk - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Mariia Berdnyk, known in the chess universe as Ave_Mariia, a FIDE Master with a knack for blitz that borders on wizardry. Ever since 2017, Mariia has blitzed through the ranks, catapulting from a modest 1377 blitz rating to an eye-watering peak of 2530, like a knight leaping over pawns no one even saw coming.

Not one to be pigeonholed, Mariia dominates all time controls—racking up a peak rapid rating of 2288 and a bullet best of 2102. Whether it’s a 1-minute bullet scramble or a rapid duel, this player plays with flair, precision, and a little bit of chess magic.

Playing Style & Personality

If Mariia’s games were a movie, they’d be a thriller with unexpected twists and nail-biting comebacks. With a comeback rate of 87%, when things look bleak, don't count her out—she's probably planning a tactical strike that will make your queen wish it stayed home.

Mariia likes to take her time in endgames, averaging over 70 moves per win, proving that patience truly is a virtue—especially when hunting kings. And speaking of patience, her tilt factor is impressively low, meaning she keeps her cool even when a rook tries to sneak past unnoticed.

Stats Snapshot

• Total Blitz Wins: 441 with a winrate surpassing 51% even against unknown openings.
• Rapid Winrate: 53%, proving speed doesn’t always mean sacrificing accuracy.
• Bullet Battles: 96 wins out of 162 games, because sometimes you just gotta play fast and furious.
• Longest Winning Streak: A blistering 12 games — like a grandmaster on fire!

Fun Facts

Mariia’s favorite time to play is around 9 PM (21:00), probably when she’s having her secret chess energy drink. Her best hour boasts a 100% win rate at 21:00 and an epic 77% at the magical hour of 22:00 – magic really does happen after sunset.

And when it comes to opponent records, Ave_Mariia doesn’t just play matches, she throws tactical parties. Some opponents have seen their win rate drop to zero, while others have had the privilege of being utterly dominated—sorry, jenia84 and vlad_sid, luck wasn’t on your side!

Recent Triumph

In a recent clash against vaishali2001, Mariia showcased top-notch positional play in a Queen's Gambit Declined position, securing victory by resignation after precise techniques and relentless pressure.

Link to the game: Queen's Gambit Declined Win

Summary

Mariia Berdnyk is a chess player who combines tactical sharpness with a strategic mind and a relentless spirit. Whether blitzing through the ranks or outmaneuvering opponents in rapid and bullet, Mariia plays chess like a grandmaster and sips victory like a fine cup of tea. Watch out world – the board is her playground, and the pieces dance to her commands!